Awesome catch! Crazy the ship grounded just 3 days later, the Barker is still anchored on the Detroit River while the crew inspects for any damage. Hope to see the ship sailing soon.
@bobr7867 Жыл бұрын
The Mark W. Barker is the newest freighter on the Great Lakes, launched just last year. She’s specifically designed to navigate the Cuyahoga without the aid of tugs or other assistance. Very unique lake boat for sure 👍
@jamesnelson6980 Жыл бұрын
The men and women navigating lake vessels are the best sailors in the world. They put any salt water mariners to shame. 3 long, 2 short to you, MARK W. BARKER.
@northernbettygirl10 ай бұрын
I would like to see anyone think they could do better. These ship captains know what they are doing!
@centexan Жыл бұрын
With their bow and stern thrusters, these monsters can turn on a proverbial dime. Thanks for the up close and personal video. It would have been nice if you had shown that turn.
@richardbause2453 Жыл бұрын
In a pinch, mixed cargo. This is what they designed her for.
@chuckg6039 Жыл бұрын
What a great great video! Would love to see more like this from this vantage point.
@theonewhoknows2
Жыл бұрын
Agreed. Just started the vid and am already liking it
@jerlewis42914 ай бұрын
That was a lot more interesting before bow and stern thrusters became a thing. The days when Captains and Mates knew how long their ship would take to respond to rudder and engine orders and judging the distance and estimating the speed by how quickly objects go by. Radar isn't operating because way too many tall buildings to block the sweep. And at this point they are not likely to not see anything else on the river.
@ralphaverill2001 Жыл бұрын
Limestone is an essential ingredient of Portland Cement which is an essential ingredient of building concrete used to build... well... just about everything.
@LadyMarie880 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video thanks foe sharing
@blauer2551 Жыл бұрын
This isn’t even close to being as long as some of the others in the fleet, but still massive
@paulbrown1585 Жыл бұрын
Long ? How long ?
@jamesvw769
Жыл бұрын
639 ft
@michaelkraley2456
10 ай бұрын
The Edmund Fitzgerald was almost a hundred feet longer and may have navigated the same river.
@danoverholser598011 ай бұрын
Why don't Lakers have sharp ship's prows?
@kenharbin3440
3 ай бұрын
They don't need to "cut" through the water like ocean vessels. Not riding out storms, huge waves, nor the need to make 26kts. Sharp bows waste space, curved bows can hold product, fuel, or whatever customer designs it for, but the space doesn't go to waste. A number of GL boats used to be ocean faring at one time, but had bows cur off and replaced when converted to lake use.
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Awesome catch! Crazy the ship grounded just 3 days later, the Barker is still anchored on the Detroit River while the crew inspects for any damage. Hope to see the ship sailing soon.
The Mark W. Barker is the newest freighter on the Great Lakes, launched just last year. She’s specifically designed to navigate the Cuyahoga without the aid of tugs or other assistance. Very unique lake boat for sure 👍
The men and women navigating lake vessels are the best sailors in the world. They put any salt water mariners to shame. 3 long, 2 short to you, MARK W. BARKER.
I would like to see anyone think they could do better. These ship captains know what they are doing!
With their bow and stern thrusters, these monsters can turn on a proverbial dime. Thanks for the up close and personal video. It would have been nice if you had shown that turn.
In a pinch, mixed cargo. This is what they designed her for.
What a great great video! Would love to see more like this from this vantage point.
@theonewhoknows2
Жыл бұрын
Agreed. Just started the vid and am already liking it
That was a lot more interesting before bow and stern thrusters became a thing. The days when Captains and Mates knew how long their ship would take to respond to rudder and engine orders and judging the distance and estimating the speed by how quickly objects go by. Radar isn't operating because way too many tall buildings to block the sweep. And at this point they are not likely to not see anything else on the river.
Limestone is an essential ingredient of Portland Cement which is an essential ingredient of building concrete used to build... well... just about everything.
Awesome video thanks foe sharing
This isn’t even close to being as long as some of the others in the fleet, but still massive
Long ? How long ?
@jamesvw769
Жыл бұрын
639 ft
@michaelkraley2456
10 ай бұрын
The Edmund Fitzgerald was almost a hundred feet longer and may have navigated the same river.
Why don't Lakers have sharp ship's prows?
@kenharbin3440
3 ай бұрын
They don't need to "cut" through the water like ocean vessels. Not riding out storms, huge waves, nor the need to make 26kts. Sharp bows waste space, curved bows can hold product, fuel, or whatever customer designs it for, but the space doesn't go to waste. A number of GL boats used to be ocean faring at one time, but had bows cur off and replaced when converted to lake use.
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It carries coal, limestone and iron ore.
@blauer2551
Жыл бұрын
And salt
@johnriley7053
Жыл бұрын
Flat bottom hold, can carry cargo too.